used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading With this extra work, Angus was more than busy.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
a small house with a single story
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading With this extra work, Angus was more than busy.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
FOLEY
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From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
Frenches
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From this reading The Frenches did nothing to help.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Frenches did nothing to help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
INTRODUCINGverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCING MRS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With this extra work, Angus was more than busy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading INTRODUCING MRS.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Frenches did nothing to help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
outbuildingnoun
a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
in the near future
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
the season of growth
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With this extra work, Angus was more than busy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this extra work, Angus was more than busy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Frenches did nothing to help.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They seemed to regard the girl's actions as folly of which the sooner she was cured the better.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
Winton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this extra work, Angus was more than busy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading FOLEY That spring, as soon as the frost was out of the ground, Angus did his promised work for Faith Winton, while a couple of carpenters ran up a cottage, stable and outbuilding.
